6 Using the device
6.4.2
Patient positioning for Cephalometric imaging
NOTICE!
The device can be used to take images of both standing and seated patients. It is
recommended to have very tall patients seated for easier positioning.
1.
Press
HOME
button on the patient positioning panel. The device moves to CEPH HOME (Patient-In)
position.
NOTICE!
Ensure that the device has been set up correctly for the required examination.
2.
The device goes to ready state and the status indicator light turns green.
NOTICE!
If the status indicator light does not turn green, look for more information on the
GUI.
3.
Turn the CEPH head support to
Lateral
or
PA
position, according to the required examination.
Lateral projection
Posterior-Anterior (PA) projection
4.
To ease the patient entry you may turn the nasion support an the ear rods aside and pull them to
their outmost position.
5.
Place disposable covers on the ear rods and nasion support.
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